How to pronounce nighter
Say it like NY-ter. Nighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nighter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-tuh.
What does nighter mean?
- Someone or something who does something for a certain number of nights
Where does nighter come from?
From night + -er.
Words that rhyme with nighter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nighter.
Questions about saying nighter
How do you pronounce nighter?
Say NY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nighter?
Nighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · ter.
Is nighter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnaɪtə/ (NY-tuh).